Nichelle Gardner, CADC, possesses a profound belief that truly understanding a person’s journey begins with a compassionate heart. She recognizes that each individual is beautifully unique, harbors inner strengths, and is on a developmental journey, regardless of age. Nichelle works collaboratively and creatively with her clients to identify these strengths and explore developmental perspectives. Her goal is to create a private and safe environment where individuals can explore, heal, and grow. Utilizing approaches such as nature and metaphor, narrative therapy, cognitive techniques, Gestalt therapy, art, and systems theories, she facilitates meaningful connections in therapy. With additional training in Family Systems, Motivational Interviewing, and Substance Use issues, Nichelle addresses a wide range of challenges. Whether clients seek therapy for self-exploration, easing suffering, improving family dynamics, developing new coping skills, addressing substance use, or examining anxiety and depression, Nichelle provides a safe space to heal, grow, explore, and re-author their unique stories.